Gershon Wolf Poet Personification

Now Departing, Soon Arriving

Winter's arrival signals my departure
  hidden by soft snow in the ground  
When Spring returns, I emerge from hard mud
  on sidewalks and in plush flowerbeds

I'd love to warm myself, to lay in the sun
  but I'm on the look-out twenty-four/seven
for a worm's sworn enemy, the dreaded bird
  Discretion, please: Shh! ~ Don't breathe a word

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Caren Krutsinger February 22, 2020 at 10:42 PM Personification is probably my favorite type of poem to read; I truly enjoyed this one. Gershon Wolf February 23, 2020 at 12:06 AM Just hope half of me doesn't turn up in one of your apples tomorrow. ~ Lowly worm

Evelyn Judy Buehler February 18, 2020 at 11:24 PM I thoroughly enjoyed this poem, Gershon, and especially the last two lines. Cleverly written! Blessings, :) Evelyn Gershon Wolf February 19, 2020 at 2:14 PM ~ As the worm turns, I guess... Thanks so much for bringing the enthusiasm, Evelyn! Best always, Gershon

Jenish Somadas February 18, 2020 at 10:57 PM Nice personification and wonderfully penned.. Gershon Wolf February 19, 2020 at 2:13 PM Thank you for the encouragement, Jenish. Appreciated. Best always, Gershon

Jean Bush February 18, 2020 at 9:02 PM The early worm avoids the bird. Haha! The early bird will have to do without. Gershon Wolf February 18, 2020 at 10:51 PM You are a wit! --'The early worm avoids the bird.' You are the 21st century's answer to Ben Franklin... Then again, whatever is the question?! LOL... Thanks, Jean! :)